The Telling Pool
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy named Elphin discovers he can communicate with animals and must protect them from a dark force.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some peril and conflict involving animals and humans.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The antagonist and some situations are menacing.
Features animal communication and a mystical force.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is nature-centric with mystical elements.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElphin displays significant courage to protect the animals.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Strong themes of love and compassion for animals.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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